Its a Lush Easter! - Lush Easter Collection 🐣🌷🍳

My favourite holiday season? It's gotta be Easter! Creme Eggs are back, beautiful daffodils are everywhere and cutesy little bunny and chick decorations are in all the shops! But mostly for me it's about family time, celebrating what Easter is truly all about but that's not what this post is for! It's about my absolute number one favourite part of Easter, Lush's Easter/Spring collection (and of course that chocolate goes dirt cheap after Easter!) When you're already in love with Lush, whether it be the bath bombs, bubble bars, shower jellys or their amazing haircare, you'll understand how the temptation to maybe buying some more Lush goes completely out the window and turns into a need when the Easter collection comes into stores. This is exactly what happened to me this year just like the last I walk in with a "I'll get one or two things and that's it" and I walk out having spent nearly £30 and 5 products, 3 being from the Easter collection. But do I regret it? Not in the slightest!

I chose to go for some different choices this year and with the help of a very lovely and helpful Lush assistant I found 3 wonderful goodies that I was very excited to use! I chose the Humpty Dumpty bath bomb, Bunch of Carrots bubble bar and Fluffy Egg bath bomb. Humpty Dumpty caught my eye mostly because of how big it was and when I smelt the beautiful caramel like scent it was definitely going in my basket! A wonderful lush assistant came to my aid, after I stood staring aimlessly at the Easter stand trying to whittle down my choices, and explained how this sweet treat has a minimum of 3 bath's worth of product which is instantly better value for money! Not only this but it's wonderfully creative, to get your 3 bath's worth you need to crack the bath bomb to reveal a surprise in the center! Now in my case it was me standing over the bathroom sink smashing Humpty Dumpty on the edge, making one hell of a delicious smelling mess and wishing I had put the bin under the sink to catch the excess! Mine cracked not so perfectly into 4/5 pieces plus the fried egg surprise in the middle but that only means more uses with this lovely scent! Humpty Dumpty as well as the delightful caramel fragrance, contains Brazilian Orange and Bergamot Oils making it a perfect uplifting and pampering bath treat after a long day at work or just to uplift the senses!

Anyone who's anyone loves Lush's signature scent 'Snow Fairy' and that's exactly why I fell in love with the Fluffy Egg bath bomb, it's like a candy scented snow fairy withdrawal cure! It's such a simple product that turns your bath water to a beautiful candy pink and leaves your skin smelling deliciously sweet!

The Bunch of Carrots bubble bar is innovative and exciting through and through! I needed these as soon as I saw them I didn't even need to smell them to fall in love with them but when I did it was the Brazilian Orange and Bergamot oils again that got my senses all excited but this time with a twist of Buchu to spice up these carrots! Really simple and easy to use, you just hold one 'carrot' under running water or swish it in the bath to create bubbles and place aside to dry! I can never get bubble bars to make lots of bubbles especially the ones you swish rather than crumble but that's clearly something I'm doing wrong as everyone else can but despite that they're a simple citrus treat that
make a boring bath a little more exciting!




















I'd definitely recommend these limited edition beauties they're cracking (wink wink 😉) little treats and they won't be around for long so snap them up here while you still can!

Humpty Dumpty bath bomb £6.95
Fluffy Egg bath bomb £2.95
Bunch of Carrots bubble bar £6.25

Wishing everyone a very happy Easter!

💕 Lucy

Spring Fragrance Favourites 🌷🌱🍬🎀

There's nothing I love more than indulging in a new perfume! Now Spring is here (finally!) I love using more floral, sweet based fragrances so I can say goodbye to my spicy, warm Winter scents and hello to Modern Muse Le Rouge, Olympea and Gucci Bamboo. Having worked in the beauty industry and on a cosmetics department I think I've smelt every fragrance new and old but these three are definitely some of my favourites!

Modern Muse Le Rouge from Estée Lauder is an innovative twist on their bestseller Modern Muse eau de parfum that I treated myself to at Christmas in anticipation for the spring, I didn't even indulge in the first spray until a few weeks ago I don't know how I lasted so long without it! The gift set I treated myself to contained a 50ml eau de parfum of Modern Muse Le Rouge, a 100ml shimmer body lotion and a gorgeous mini purse size spray of Le Rouge. This fruity yet floral fragrance is bursting with notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Patchouli and Pink Pepper and is described by Estée Lauder as "extroverted, glamorous and sophisticated". On first spray it's an instant oriental floral hit of the rose and the slight spice of pink pepper with the raspberry completing the sultry scent. It's truly an addictive fragrance that lingered on my skin for hours and always got me noticed! Its perfect for wearing both during the day and night, layering the fragrance on top of the shimmer body lotion is amazing for the night giving a subtle sparkle and a longer lasting scent. It's certainly different to any other fragrance I've purchased before but each spray leaves me wanting more so it's definitely a classic for me.

 Gucci Bamboo is another fragrance new on the scene, I didn't quite know what to expect from the scent when I had first heard the name of the perfume but it's a unique soft but intense array of notes. These include Italian Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Tahitian Vanilla and Grey Amber; on first spray Bamboo uplifts with ylang ylang but becomes more intense with the vanilla and Amber bouncing off each other. It's an oriental floral through and through that screams unique to stand out above the rest. Bamboo is wonderfully long wearing, very feminine and exudes confidence. Personally I'd only wear this in the day, it doesn't have the sexy twist for night that I always look for!

Now I believe I've left the best till last, Olympea by Paco Rabanne. I remember last year when this was launched and how excited I was at work when we received the tester, I instantly fell in love with this fragrance! It's a stunning oriental but sexy fragrance with notes such as ginger lily, mandarin, hydroporic jasmine, salty vanilla and cashmere wood. It's simply gorgeous, it's almost delicious with the mixture of the mandarin and salty vanilla and I can definitely say I agree with Paco Rabanne when they describe their use of salty vanilla as bringing "carnal and addictive magnetism" to the fragrance! It's certainly a confident, empowering perfume that really does reel people in; I'm forever getting compliments when I'm wearing Olympea and its quickly becoming recognised as my signature fragrance! This is always going to be a classic Spring/summer fragrance that I come back to year after year!

You can find all three fragrances in your local department store, boots or superdrug! Estee Lauder's Modern Muse Le Rouge EDP ranges from £45-£90, Gucci Bamboo EDP ranges from £49-£80 and Paco Rabanne's Olympea EDP ranges from £40-£70.

What's your go-to Spring fragrance?
💕 Lucy

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The Setting Test: Urban Decay All Nighter vs Makeup Revolution Pro Fix Oil Control

Ever wondered whether setting sprays are worth it? I know I did before I invested but I can definitely say I now couldn't be without one. However with so many now on the shelves it's a question of where to even start! Do you splurge on a premium brand or opt for a bargain drugstore brand? This is the exact question I asked myself so naturally I bought two different setting sprays to find out if the price or even the brand makes any difference. Having heard amazing reviews from friends I chose the Urban Decay All Nighter make up setting spray which set me back a painful £22 and the other from up and coming brand Makeup Revolution with their Pro Fix Oil Control makeup fixing spray at only £5. 

Honestly out of the two I had to try urban decay first, there was something irresistible about it that I just couldn't control so I trialled the All Nighter for a few days whilst I had the all day shifts at work. On appearance the UD All Nighter is visually appealing with its smooth, sleek bottle and gives lots of information and tips on the bottle itself. The application is recommended as follows "hold the bottle 8-10 inches away and mist 2-4 times in an X and T formation" and mist it most certainly does, leaving a fine layer on the skin which dries quickly. I was hopeful for the day ahead with the bottle boasting "temperature control technology", "oil free formula", "16 hour hold" and "keeps you looking gorgeously just-applied; no melting, cracking or fading" 

Now normally I have to reapply powder around 3 times a day (having mega oily skin) but I found during my work shifts using UD I've only had to touch up once or twice to maintain my just-applied look due to slight melting around the nose and chin and creasing of my eyeshadow. However my foundation remained smooth without cracks or fading in all other areas and felt comfortable all day long. 

Next came the two day trial of the Makeup Revolution Pro Fix Oil Control, again I used during all day shifts. Visually the MUR Pro Fix is simple and to the point with its bottle design and again gives information and tips on the bottle. Directions are pretty similar bar UD's unique "X" and "T" formation. 

This spray lists benefits such as "helps deflect surface shine", "keeps foundation and eye makeup in place" and a up to 12 hour hold. On first application the smell is certainly stronger than UD but after about 10-15 seconds when the product has dried it doesn't hang around! The mist isn't as fine as UD and feels slightly wetter on the skin but dries beautifully without effecting makeup appearance. The overall all day result? Amazing! Perfectly matte, shine free, no creasing or melting and makeup that lasted from 8am until 7pm with only one touch up in the day! For me that's certainly what I call a miracle and I now swear by this product everyday whether it's on top of foundation, powder or BB cream it just works wonders!

Definitely in my opinion (with having oily/combination but dehydrated skin) I would certainly opt for the Makeup Revoltion Pro Fix Oil Control makeup fixing spray over premium beauty brand Urban Decay's All Nighter setting spray and I would recommend highly to anyone who needs to blot or touch up their t-zone during the day or just wants to maintain a matte long lasting
finish! Not forgetting to mention the £17 saving this switch gives you!

You can find Makeup Revoltion Pro Fix Oil Control Makeup fixing spray online at www.makeuprevolutionstore.com, www.superdrug.com or if you're lucky in your nearest superdrug store for £5 (100ml) and Urban Decay All Nighter makeup setting spray online at www.urbandecay.co.uk or in your nearest Debenhams store for £22 (118ml)

Have you tried either setting spray? Let me know what you think in the comments below!
💕 Lucy

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My oh mi-cellar! Garnier PureActive Micellar Cleansing Water 💧💁🏼

Yes micellar cleansing waters aren't brand new but to my routine they are! I tend to be quite stuck in my ways of cleansing, sticking to what I've used for years but that doesn't mean it's right or the best way to cleanse my skin. So I ventured out to Boots (one of my most favourite things to do) and spent a questionable amount of time searching for something new, something quick but most of all something effective. Seriously I spent so long in my local Boots I think the security guard was following me, but much to his dismay I purchased the Garnier PureActive Micellar Cleansing Water. Sitting in the new products section I had to pick it up and upon reading the product details I just had to have it, I mean cleansing with no rinsing? This is my lazy girl paradise product! There were two other varieties of Garnier Micellar Water's one pink cap version for all skin types especially sensitive and one green cap version for combination skin, however the PureActive version drew me in more due to it being specifically for oily and blemish prone skin types. The product details boast that it easily removes makeup including eyes and lips with no rinsing required, purifies and minimises blemishes and reduces imperfections. It also comes in a luxury 400ml size claiming to be 200 uses and on offer at £3.00 (RRP £4.99) I just couldn't walk out of there without it!

I've used this product now for 7 days, using most mornings but every evening to remove my makeup. I really wish I'd found this product sooner as I've never removed my makeup so easily or so effectively especially without rinsing! Whether it was a full Double Wear & Dipbrow day or just BB cream this magic micellar water removed every trace including eye makeup without ever feeling harsh or drying on my skin. Surprisingly for a anti-blemish product there is no overwhelming alcohol smell but I can't say it's helped to reduce my blemishes or imperfections but then again I haven't had my full "200 uses"
Personally I would recommend this to anyone with oily skin looking for a new quick cleansing fix or for those lazy cleansers out there who like me just can't get out of bed to the sink after 8pm!
You can find the Garnier PureActive Micellar Cleansing Water in your local Boots, Superdrug or even Tesco store for RRP £4.99.
What are your thoughts on the Micellar water craze, have you tried one before?

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